Temple University Athletics

Staff Directory

Pete Leaness
Pete Leaness
  • Title:
    Men's Soccer Coach
Played soccer from 1925 to 1928 under Jim Neeley; competed in baseball three years under Walter Keating. Named to both soccer and baseball All-American teams in 1929, his senior year. Head soccer coach at Temple for 41 years. Compiled brilliant 245-97-36 record. Produced 36 All-Americans during his coaching career. Coached Temple to national championships in 1951 and 1953. Led Owls into NCAA playoffs three consecutive years (1966-68). Many of his players became pro stars and excellent coaches.
Temple Men's Basketball | Mic'd Up at Temple Women's Volleyball Game
Friday, September 19
Ep. 4: Temple Athletics Weekly Recap; Men's Soccer Captain Lukas Egarter
Tuesday, September 16
Avery Powell, 9/15/25
Monday, September 15
JoJo Bermudez, 9/15/25
Monday, September 15